Cover image for Geek girls unite : how fangirls, bookworms, Indie chicks, and other misfits are taking over the world / Leslie Simon.
TITLE:
Geek girls unite : how fangirls, bookworms, Indie chicks, and other misfits are taking over the world / Leslie Simon.
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
New York : it Books,
Physical Description:
196 p. : ill.
Summary:
In recent years, male geeks have taken the world by storm: They've become unexpected sex symbols; they've penned pieces of literary brilliance; they've even reinvented the art of modern cinema. But what about their female counterparts? After all, fangirls are just like fanboys - they put on their imperial stormtrooper Lycra pants one leg at a time. "Geek Girls Unite" is a call to arms for every girl who has ever wondered where her rebel sisters have gone. It's also a sassy, savvy celebration of all the women who are busy bucking convention and making the world a smarter, better, and, yes, cooler place. Each chapter is dedicated to a crosssection of the geek elite-fangirls, music fanatics, bookworms, craft mavens, funny girls, film buffs, and others - and looks at groundbreaking women, geek hall-of-famers, ultimate love matches, and most likely frenemies. Along with fun quizzes, illustrations, and trivia boxes, each group also gets tailored recommendations for playlists, books, movies, and websites. Fun, funny, and ultimately empowering, this is the perfect book for women of any age who've felt like they're on the outside looking includes.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062002730